Weathersfield Weekly Blog, May 8 edition
Daffodils are in full bloom, can the hummingbirds be far behind?
Putting my feeders out today.
Putting my feeders out today.
Mark Your Calendars
Mark Your Calendars
Mother's Day Plant Sale, Saturday May 13
Mother's Day Plant Sale, Saturday May 13
Ascutney Village Farmers Market is hosting their annual Mother's Day Plant sale to benefit the Ascutney Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, May 13. The Market is located at 5585 Rt 5, Ascutney VT 05030.
Lots and lots of hanging flower baskets, patio pots, box annuals and moreZilly Zonka and the Chocolate Factory, Wednesday, May 10 at 5:30 PM
If you haven't been to a Zack's Place performance, you'll want to attend this one. The shows are always well done and are a great community resource.
Here are some photos from previous performances: Zack's Place Theatre Guild
Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society "Caring it Forward" for the animals at our Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction, Friday, May 19
Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction begins at 5:30 pm
Dinner served at 6:30 pmMount Ascutney Resort
485 Hotel Road
Brownsville, VT 05037
Live Auction following dinner
Stay after the auction for dancing with live music by Carlos Ocasio & Frydaddy!
Live auction items include:
I LOVE NY: Two center orchestra, third-row tickets to "Sweeny Todd" on Broadway plus a two-night stay in NYC at the Refinery Hotel and dinner at Carmine's Restaurant
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN: Seven nights for four people in picturesque Tuscany
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME: Four dugout box-seat tickets to watch the Red Sox take on the Yankees, plus an overnight stay in a private condo in Boston
..PLUS, much, much more!
To purchase your tickets online, click here: https://www.lucymac.org/?post_type=dd_events&p=10850
Or call 802-484-5829 or email info@lucymac.org.
Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction is their largest fundraising event of the year. The evening's proceeds will go towards the care of the animals at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, and help fund their programs that support keeping animals in loving, caring homes.
Tickets are $150 per person. Tables of 8 available for reservation (Limited quantities)
Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction begins at 5:30 pm
Dinner served at 6:30 pm
485 Hotel Road
Brownsville, VT 05037
Live Auction following dinner
Stay after the auction for dancing with live music by Carlos Ocasio & Frydaddy!
Live auction items include:
I LOVE NY: Two center orchestra, third-row tickets to "Sweeny Todd" on Broadway plus a two-night stay in NYC at the Refinery Hotel and dinner at Carmine's Restaurant
UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN: Seven nights for four people in picturesque Tuscany
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME: Four dugout box-seat tickets to watch the Red Sox take on the Yankees, plus an overnight stay in a private condo in Boston
..PLUS, much, much more!
To purchase your tickets online, click here: https://www.lucymac.org/?post_type=dd_events&p=10850
Or call 802-484-5829 or email info@lucymac.org.
Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction is their largest fundraising event of the year. The evening's proceeds will go towards the care of the animals at Lucy Mackenzie Humane Society, and help fund their programs that support keeping animals in loving, caring homes.
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
In 2023, we'll be celebrating ways to #BikeThere during National Bike Month and National Ride A Bike Day on May 7, 2023.
There are so many ways to celebrate Bike Month and to #BikeThere: during Bike to Work Week (and Day!), biking to coffee or around the block, and riding on May 7 for #BikeDay.
Info about VERMONT: CLICK HERE
Vermont's report card: CLICK HERE
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try.
In 2023, we'll be celebrating ways to #BikeThere during National Bike Month and National Ride A Bike Day on May 7, 2023.
Springfield Library Events
Springfield Library Events
43 Main Street - Springfield, VT 05156Tickets and Info: CLICK HERE
43 Main Street - Springfield, VT 05156
Tickets and Info: CLICK HERE
Individual Computer Assistance Sessions
Mon, May 8 and 22nd 2:30 PM
Mon, May 8 and 22nd 2:30 PM
An Introduction to Creating and Working with Spreadsheet
Mon, May 15, 1:00 PM
Mon, May 15, 1:00 PM
Monday Evening Book Discussion: Subtle Acts of Exclusion
Mon, May 15, 6:00 PM
Thu, May 18, 1:00 PM
Garden GabWed, May 24, 6:00 PM
Ask Our Town Manager: A Community Conversation
Mon, Jun 5, 6:00 PM
News You Can Use
ICYMI (In case You Missed It)
Town/School News
Panther Cub Night May 9, 5-6 p.m.
Weathersfield is so excited to host our annual Panther Cub Night for our incoming kindergarten class this coming Tuesday, May 9 from 5-6 p.m. at the school.
We will be set up in the kindergarten classrooms with fun activities and prizes for your future kindergarteners. This event allows your children to get to see the kindergarten classrooms and meet their new classmates and teachers. It is one of our favorite events of the year!
Art Show/Community Dinner May 31
WS Art Teacher Shelly Jarvis is bringing art to the community dinner on May 31st
She will be presenting a slideshow of student artwork that has been created during the school year.
Displays of the student artwork may bee seen in the AP Room as well as the Art Room. Students should bring in their artwork in by May 19th for display preparation.
Ms. Jarvis is looking for donations of any picture frames or pre cut mats to frame as much student art as possible. The sizes she is looking for include:
8x10 frame size with 5x7 opening of a mat size. I need 5 more of these.
11x14 frame size with 8x10 opening of a mat size. I need 7 more of these.
12x12 frame size with a 9.5x9.5 opening of a mat size. I need 1 of these.
8x10 frame size with 5x7 opening of a mat size. I need 5 more of these.
11x14 frame size with 8x10 opening of a mat size. I need 7 more of these.
12x12 frame size with a 9.5x9.5 opening of a mat size. I need 1 of these.
Town Volunteer Vacancies
There were no appointments made at the April 17th meeting but Selectboard Chair Mike Todd read the available vacancies a. Budget Committee (5 Vacancies)
b. Conservation Commission (2 Vacancies)
c. Energy Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
d. Green Up Coordinator (1 Vacancy)
e. Lister (1 Vacancy) f. Parks and Recreation (2 Vacancies)
g. Veterans Memorial Committee (4 Vacancies)
h. Zoning Board of Adjustment (2 Vacancies)
Anyone interested in serving should contact the Town manager Brandon Gulnick at 802-674-2626
Save the Dates
May 9th-19th VTCAP Testing Grades 3-8
May 9th- Panther Cub Night 5-6:00 PM
May 9th Weathersfield Board Meeting 6:30 PM
May 29th No School Memorial Day Holiday
May 31st Art Showcase/ Community Dinner
Graduation Dates Across the SU
Here are the upcoming graduation dates and times across the Supervisory Union.
Weathersfield School Board meets on Tuesdays
Windsor County’s new sheriff Ryan Palmer settles into office
Ethan Weinstein reporting for VT Digger
Ryan Palmer, the new Windsor County sheriff, is noticeably thrilled with his new job.
“People want to hear, ‘jeez, it’s not all it's cracked up to be,’” Palmer said, sitting inside his new office on a gray late April day. But that couldn’t be further from his experience. “It’s been phenomenal. I couldn’t ask for a better team — and I’m not just blowing smoke.”
Across from Palmer, who’s been on the job for about three months, an elaborate whiteboard to-do list loomed, its boxes mostly unchecked. Beneath headers like community policing, training and internal operations, tasks written in shorthand accumulated, grand plans for the days to come. Various cords, body armor, paperwork, and a handgun lay strewn about a table. Decoration was clearly still in progress, but already, the place had the new sheriff’s touch.
In November, Palmer defeated the Republican incumbent, Michael Chamberlain, who’d held the role since 1998. Along with seven other new sheriffs across Vermont’s 14 counties, Palmer was sworn in on Feb. 1.
Already, the 36-year-old former Ludlow police officer who grew up in Windsor and serves on its selectboard has reworked his department’s aesthetics.
“I’m incredibly proud of — it sounds silly — but the paint,” he said, gesturing toward the fresh not-quite-white coat on the walls.
New lights have spiffed up the office, too. A fleet of five newly purchased Chevy Tahoes sit in the parking lot, awaiting outfitting. A new badge — blue and gray with a map of the county and a drawing of the Old Constitution House in Windsor — adorns the department’s branding.
Peter D'Auria reporting for VT Digger
Vermont lawmakers in both chambers have now given approval to legislation that would create an indefinitely operating universal school meals program, though it’s unclear whether the governor will sign it.
On Friday, Vermont’s Senate voted to give initial approval to H.165, which would require schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to Vermont students. The legislation passed the House in March.
“About a year ago, when I heard about universal school meals, I remember thinking to myself, ‘That sounds nice, it makes sense, and let's make sure kids are fed,’” Sen. Nader Hashim, D-Windham, said on the floor Friday.
“And then I visited a local high school in my district and sat with a group of students and staff to hear about the program,” he said. “And when I heard the stories from the kids, and the world of difference that the teachers and staff noticed, I walked away recognizing that universal school meals was going to be one of my top priorities in the Legislature.”
The bill would require public schools to offer all students free breakfast and lunch. Independent schools could also opt into the program to provide meals to students who attend on public tuition.
To receive the lunch benefits, schools would have to participate in federal food aid programs in order to maximize the public funding available to them. Schools would be reimbursed for the amount of money spent on the meals. The legislation also seeks to create incentives to use local food in school meals.
Under an amendment offered by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the bill would set aside $29 million for the program — a price tag estimated by the Legislative Joint Fiscal Office. The dollars for the program are set to come out of the state’s education fund, a pot of money mostly filled by property taxes that pays for Vermont’s schools. The fund is currently enjoying a roughly $64 million surplus.
But despite its momentum, the school meals legislation has not been without opposition.
Emma Cotton reporting for VT Digger
For climate advocates, two truths often conflict: Individuals cannot, alone, solve the climate and biodiversity crises — and, small actions, on a local scale, can have a tangible impact on the climate and the environment.
Many Vermonters are prepared to honor this second truth on Saturday, as they gather for Green Up Day, an annual clean-up of the state’s roadways, waterways and public spaces.
Meanwhile, leaders and citizen scientists passionate about the natural elements of the Green Mountain State — and the larger, more troubling picture of climate change — have invited Vermonters to get involved on the ground.
VTDigger asked experts where help is needed this spring. Here’s what they said.
Search for butterflies (and other science projects)
Twenty years ago, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies divided the state into sections and asked Vermonters for help finding and identifying butterflies. Now, they’re conducting the study again, and the results will help scientists understand which butterflies call the Green Mountain State home, which have shifted their range and which might need extra conservation measures to thrive.
The Vermont Butterfly Atlas is “pretty much entirely powered by volunteer butterfly enthusiasts across the state,” said Nathaniel Sharp, a biologist with the center. Last time around, some volunteers spent hours in the field and traveled far distances for the work. Others stayed at home, monitoring their backyards to document the critters that came fluttering by.
Prospective volunteers can log their findings on the website e-butterfly.org, whose data is automatically swept up by the Vermont Butterfly Atlas.
Spring is a good time for beginners to get involved, Sharp said, because fewer butterflies are out and about, and the ones that emerge early are easier to identify.
“Right now, it's just a handful of species that are some of the first ones to emerge in the spring, so there aren’t a whole lot of ID challenges,” he said. “A lot of the butterflies are pretty big and colorful and easy to spot, like the mourning cloaks you might see walking around in the forest this time of year.”
William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
Yoh Theatre Players, Dress Rehearsal
Yoh Theatre, Woodstock Union High School
Woodstock, VT
Twelfth night is one of Shakespeare’s funniest plays. Shipwrecked twins are separated fearing each other is dead. Viola disguises herself and begins working for Duke Orsino. Orsino has convinced himself he’s in love with Countess Olivia who is mourning the loss of her brother and is refusing to see suitors.
Bird Walks hosted by Ascutney Mountain Audubon Society.
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Philbrick-Cricenti Bog Trail, New London, NH
Bird walk at 7 a.m.
The Bog Trail parking area is on the south side of Rt 11 / Newport Road opposite the entrance to the Great Pines development and 3 miles west of the Hannaford Supermarket. The trail is approximately 1 mile round trip with boardwalk sections spanning the bog.
To register Contact Marie Caduto at maleca333@ymail.com or 802-384-5621.
Carpooling will be from the Park and Ride in Ascutney, VT, leaving at 6:30 a.m.
For the latest bird sightings see: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2366705
Saturday, May 20, 2023 Caper Hill Woods and Field Walk, New England Forestry Foundation, Reading VT
Bird walk at 7 a.m.
The walk is an easy 1-mile loop, plus side trails. Meet at the pull-off on Route 106 across from the turn to Caper Hill Rd. at 7:00 a.m. Directions: 1) From Springfield take a right onto RT 106 North/Main St. Continue to the junction of RT 10 and RT 106. Turn right staying on RT 106 for 20 miles. Caper Hill Rd is on the right and the pull-off is on the left. 2) From Bellows Falls take 91 to Exit 8/Ascutney. Go left onto RT 131 West then right onto RT 106 North. Caper Hill is 15 miles up. 3) To the birding site, go up Caper Hill Rd to the first intersection, one mile up. Turn left and go to the end past the big red barn.
To register Contact: Marie Caduto, atmaleca333@ymail.com or 802-384-5621.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 Windsor Grassland Wildlife Management Area, Windsor, VT
Bird walk at 7 a.m.
Walk will run from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees should meet at the pump house parking area on Marton Rd. Directions: Coming from the south, take RT 5 into Windsor, turn west onto State St., continue straight onto Hunt Rd. for 2.2 miles, turn right onto Marton Rd. and continue until the pump house. If coming form the north, take County Rd. south, turn right onto Weeden Hill Rd, turn right onto Marton Rd. In both cases park at the pump house parking area near the intersection with State Farm Rd.
Point of Contact: Ken Cox, kencox5@gmail.com.
For the latest bird sightings see: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L725081
Races
Location
The starts for both races will be located near the intersection of the Plains and Reservoir Roads. The 3.1 mile race will be an out and back race on the scenic dirt road known for its lack of change in elevation.
The event will be held on August 18th and 19th. Start putting aside those items for this special occasion. Details to follow.
Bistro Midva Midva is open Wednesday-Saturday 4:30-9:30 p.m. (Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday) Call (802) 299-1553 or visit their FACEBOOK PAGE for more information.
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217
Maebellines (802) 591-4311
VT Digger Coronavirus Report: CLICK HERE
Select Board
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
All regular meetings are broadcasted live on Comcast channel 1087, VTEL Channel 161, and SAPA.org on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m. May15
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboardMay1 (minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law)
Select Board Minutes: The minutes can now be found at https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/node/586/minutes
Select Board Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Minutes https://www.weathersfieldvt.org/selectboard
May1 (minutes were not posted within 5 days, a violation of the Open Meeting Law)
*Vermont Open Meeting LawMinute posting: Minutes of all public meetings shall be matters of public record, shall be kept by the clerk or secretary of the public body, and shall be available for inspection by any person and for purchase of copies at cost upon request after five calendar days from the date of any meeting. Meeting minutes shall be posted no later than five calendar days from the date of the meeting to a website, if one exists, that the public body maintains or has designated as the official website of the body. Except for draft minutes that have been substituted with updated minutes, posted minutes shall not be removed from the website sooner than one year from the date of the meeting for which the minutes were taken.
Weathersfield Police Blotter
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldPoliceVT
Weathersfield School
Weekly Newsletter: May 5
Save the Dates
May 9th-19th VTCAP Testing Grades 3-8
May 9th- Panther Cub Night 5-6:00 PM
May 9th Weathersfield Board Meeting 6:30 PM
May 29th No School Memorial Day Holiday
May 31st Art Showcase/ Community Dinner
Here are the upcoming graduation dates and times across the Supervisory Union.
WINDSOR 12TH: June 2nd 6:00 p.m.
ABS 6TH: 6/15 during day 9:00 a.m.
HARTLAND 8TH: 6/13 4:00 p.m.
WEATHERSFIELD 8TH: 6/14 6:00 p.m.
WINDSOR 8TH: 6/15 6:00 p.m.
Meeting Agendas may be found HERE
Weathersfield School Board meets on TuesdaysIn Person at Weathersfield School (135 Schoolhouse Road, Ascutney)
Location: 135 Schoolhouse RD Ascutney May 9 Agenda
School Board MeetingsMeeting MinutesMay 9
Weathersfield Proctor Library
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
Route 5 (5181 US-5 Ascutney VT 05030)
WPL Drop in Scrabble
Mondays at 1 p.m.
Mondays at 1 p.m.
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details
@ 603-252-0936
Please call Maureen Bogosian for details
@ 603-252-0936
@ 603-252-0936
Weathersfield Historical SocietyFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsociety
Weathersfield Historical Society
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weathersfieldhistoricalsocietyWeathersfield Center Church and Meeting HouseFollow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeathersfieldCenterChurch
Weathersfield Center Church and Meeting House
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Windsor County’s new sheriff Ryan Palmer settles into office
Ethan Weinstein reporting for VT Digger
Ryan Palmer, the new Windsor County sheriff, is noticeably thrilled with his new job.
“People want to hear, ‘jeez, it’s not all it's cracked up to be,’” Palmer said, sitting inside his new office on a gray late April day. But that couldn’t be further from his experience. “It’s been phenomenal. I couldn’t ask for a better team — and I’m not just blowing smoke.”
Across from Palmer, who’s been on the job for about three months, an elaborate whiteboard to-do list loomed, its boxes mostly unchecked. Beneath headers like community policing, training and internal operations, tasks written in shorthand accumulated, grand plans for the days to come. Various cords, body armor, paperwork, and a handgun lay strewn about a table. Decoration was clearly still in progress, but already, the place had the new sheriff’s touch.
In November, Palmer defeated the Republican incumbent, Michael Chamberlain, who’d held the role since 1998. Along with seven other new sheriffs across Vermont’s 14 counties, Palmer was sworn in on Feb. 1.
Already, the 36-year-old former Ludlow police officer who grew up in Windsor and serves on its selectboard has reworked his department’s aesthetics.
“I’m incredibly proud of — it sounds silly — but the paint,” he said, gesturing toward the fresh not-quite-white coat on the walls.
New lights have spiffed up the office, too. A fleet of five newly purchased Chevy Tahoes sit in the parking lot, awaiting outfitting. A new badge — blue and gray with a map of the county and a drawing of the Old Constitution House in Windsor — adorns the department’s branding.
Vermont Legislature approves universal school meals bill
Peter D'Auria reporting for VT Digger
Vermont lawmakers in both chambers have now given approval to legislation that would create an indefinitely operating universal school meals program, though it’s unclear whether the governor will sign it.
On Friday, Vermont’s Senate voted to give initial approval to H.165, which would require schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to Vermont students. The legislation passed the House in March.
“About a year ago, when I heard about universal school meals, I remember thinking to myself, ‘That sounds nice, it makes sense, and let's make sure kids are fed,’” Sen. Nader Hashim, D-Windham, said on the floor Friday.
“And then I visited a local high school in my district and sat with a group of students and staff to hear about the program,” he said. “And when I heard the stories from the kids, and the world of difference that the teachers and staff noticed, I walked away recognizing that universal school meals was going to be one of my top priorities in the Legislature.”
The bill would require public schools to offer all students free breakfast and lunch. Independent schools could also opt into the program to provide meals to students who attend on public tuition.
To receive the lunch benefits, schools would have to participate in federal food aid programs in order to maximize the public funding available to them. Schools would be reimbursed for the amount of money spent on the meals. The legislation also seeks to create incentives to use local food in school meals.
Under an amendment offered by the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the bill would set aside $29 million for the program — a price tag estimated by the Legislative Joint Fiscal Office. The dollars for the program are set to come out of the state’s education fund, a pot of money mostly filled by property taxes that pays for Vermont’s schools. The fund is currently enjoying a roughly $64 million surplus.
But despite its momentum, the school meals legislation has not been without opposition.
Small acts with impact: How to help the environment this spring
Emma Cotton reporting for VT Digger
For climate advocates, two truths often conflict: Individuals cannot, alone, solve the climate and biodiversity crises — and, small actions, on a local scale, can have a tangible impact on the climate and the environment.
Many Vermonters are prepared to honor this second truth on Saturday, as they gather for Green Up Day, an annual clean-up of the state’s roadways, waterways and public spaces.
Meanwhile, leaders and citizen scientists passionate about the natural elements of the Green Mountain State — and the larger, more troubling picture of climate change — have invited Vermonters to get involved on the ground.
VTDigger asked experts where help is needed this spring. Here’s what they said.
Search for butterflies (and other science projects)
Twenty years ago, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies divided the state into sections and asked Vermonters for help finding and identifying butterflies. Now, they’re conducting the study again, and the results will help scientists understand which butterflies call the Green Mountain State home, which have shifted their range and which might need extra conservation measures to thrive.
The Vermont Butterfly Atlas is “pretty much entirely powered by volunteer butterfly enthusiasts across the state,” said Nathaniel Sharp, a biologist with the center. Last time around, some volunteers spent hours in the field and traveled far distances for the work. Others stayed at home, monitoring their backyards to document the critters that came fluttering by.
Prospective volunteers can log their findings on the website e-butterfly.org, whose data is automatically swept up by the Vermont Butterfly Atlas.
Spring is a good time for beginners to get involved, Sharp said, because fewer butterflies are out and about, and the ones that emerge early are easier to identify.
“Right now, it's just a handful of species that are some of the first ones to emerge in the spring, so there aren’t a whole lot of ID challenges,” he said. “A lot of the butterflies are pretty big and colorful and easy to spot, like the mourning cloaks you might see walking around in the forest this time of year.”
Theater
Yoh Theatre Players, Dress Rehearsal
Yoh Theatre, Woodstock Union High School
Woodstock, VT
Last weekend, for two performances only, the Yoh Theatre Players presented William Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. This was their final performance of the 2022-2023 season and the final curtain for the seniors in the troupe.
The language of Shakespeare is difficult to understand, let alone memorize but the Yoh Theatre Players did the Bard proud.
More photos: CLICK HERE
Things to Do In and Around Weathersfield
Get Outdoors, Entertainment, Classes, Workshops
Saturday, May 13, 2023 Philbrick-Cricenti Bog Trail, New London, NH
Bird walk at 7 a.m.
The Bog Trail parking area is on the south side of Rt 11 / Newport Road opposite the entrance to the Great Pines development and 3 miles west of the Hannaford Supermarket. The trail is approximately 1 mile round trip with boardwalk sections spanning the bog.
To register Contact Marie Caduto at maleca333@ymail.com or 802-384-5621.
Carpooling will be from the Park and Ride in Ascutney, VT, leaving at 6:30 a.m.
For the latest bird sightings see: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L2366705
Saturday, May 20, 2023 Caper Hill Woods and Field Walk, New England Forestry Foundation, Reading VT
Bird walk at 7 a.m.
The walk is an easy 1-mile loop, plus side trails. Meet at the pull-off on Route 106 across from the turn to Caper Hill Rd. at 7:00 a.m. Directions: 1) From Springfield take a right onto RT 106 North/Main St. Continue to the junction of RT 10 and RT 106. Turn right staying on RT 106 for 20 miles. Caper Hill Rd is on the right and the pull-off is on the left. 2) From Bellows Falls take 91 to Exit 8/Ascutney. Go left onto RT 131 West then right onto RT 106 North. Caper Hill is 15 miles up. 3) To the birding site, go up Caper Hill Rd to the first intersection, one mile up. Turn left and go to the end past the big red barn.
To register Contact: Marie Caduto, atmaleca333@ymail.com or 802-384-5621.
Saturday, June 3, 2023 Windsor Grassland Wildlife Management Area, Windsor, VT
Bird walk at 7 a.m.
Walk will run from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Attendees should meet at the pump house parking area on Marton Rd. Directions: Coming from the south, take RT 5 into Windsor, turn west onto State St., continue straight onto Hunt Rd. for 2.2 miles, turn right onto Marton Rd. and continue until the pump house. If coming form the north, take County Rd. south, turn right onto Weeden Hill Rd, turn right onto Marton Rd. In both cases park at the pump house parking area near the intersection with State Farm Rd.
Point of Contact: Ken Cox, kencox5@gmail.com.
For the latest bird sightings see: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L725081
Children's Fishing Derby June 10th 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lace up for Laura Saturday, June 24th. 8:30 A.M. kids race, 9:00 5k run/walk-Registration is OPEN
The Annual Lace Up for Laura Memorial 5k Walk/Run and kids fun run has been announced and race registration is now open.
Lace up for Laura Saturday, June 24th. 8:30 A.M. kids race, 9:00 5k run/walk-Registration is OPEN
The Annual Lace Up for Laura Memorial 5k Walk/Run and kids fun run has been announced and race registration is now open.
The race is held in memory of Laura Cody McNaughton who died in a tragic car accident on June 28, 2018 and raise funds for the scholarship fund in her name.
Energy at this event is fun, supportive and full of smiles as individuals and families participate in something Laura loved to do all for a meaningful cause.
The event will consist of two races held on Saturday, June 24, 2023: an approximately 1/3 mile kids 12 and under fun run starting at 8:30 A.M. followed by a 3.1 mile (5km) race starting at 9:00 A.M for all ages and abilities.
The starts for both races will be located near the intersection of the Plains and Reservoir Roads. The 3.1 mile race will be an out and back race on the scenic dirt road known for its lack of change in elevation.
Plenty of post-race snacks and swag will be offered!
(Contact them if you'd like to become a sponsor or make a donation to the raffle).
Proceeds from the event benefit the Laura Cody McNaughton Memorial Fund and its annual scholarship which will be awarded to a graduating senior who exemplifies Laura’s leadership and giving spirit, and, is pursuing further education and training in a field where these principles may be put into practice.
Race Co-Chairs: Ethan McNaughton and Lisa Gleeson.
Media contacts, please visit our website to get in touch. https://www.laceupforlaura.com/
More photos from the 2022 race: CLICK HERE
The Frippery is Coming!
Weathersfield Historical Society Announces
the return of the Frippery this August!
the return of the Frippery this August!
Questions please call Maureen at 603.252.0936.
Lake monitors needed in Windsor County
Do you enjoy being on the water? If you own a small paddle-powered or motor-powered boat and can commit to getting out on your lake or pond once every 10 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, then being a lake monitor could be for you,
Volunteers from the Black River Action Team will be tackling lakes and ponds around Windsor County, but there are several still in need of a person to take on the role of lake monitor. All training and equipment are provided. All that’s required is your enthusiasm for healthy water and an hour or so every 10 days. Water temperature and clarity data as well as visual observations will be collected during each visit, and samples will be collected and need to be delivered to a prearranged drop site in a timely manner.
The water bodies in need are Knapp Brook Pond Number One and Knapp Brook Pond Number Two in Cavendish/Ascutney, Stoughton Pond in Weathersfield, and Amherst Lake in Plymouth.
To learn more or to volunteer, please contact B.R.A.T. Director Kelly Stettner right away at blackrivercleanup@gmail.com, or by leaving your contact information at 802-738-0456.
Volunteers from the Black River Action Team will be tackling lakes and ponds around Windsor County, but there are several still in need of a person to take on the role of lake monitor. All training and equipment are provided. All that’s required is your enthusiasm for healthy water and an hour or so every 10 days. Water temperature and clarity data as well as visual observations will be collected during each visit, and samples will be collected and need to be delivered to a prearranged drop site in a timely manner.
The water bodies in need are Knapp Brook Pond Number One and Knapp Brook Pond Number Two in Cavendish/Ascutney, Stoughton Pond in Weathersfield, and Amherst Lake in Plymouth.
To learn more or to volunteer, please contact B.R.A.T. Director Kelly Stettner right away at blackrivercleanup@gmail.com, or by leaving your contact information at 802-738-0456.
All shows are at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated.
City Center Ballet presents-Alice in Wonderland May 5-7 INFO and Tickets
Silent Film-Safety Last! May 12 TICKETS
Zach Nugent's Dead Set May 19 TICKETS
GA Orchestra Seating and Reserved Balcony Seating
Paul Reiser, Saturday, May 20 TICKETS
Ali Siddiq June 4 6 p.m. TICKETS
Meet and Greet Tickets available, hosted by Hartford Dismas House
Pat Metheny Side-Eye, Wednesday June 7 TICKETS
LOH-Hootenanny June 10: Beecharmer, Cold Chocolate, Jacob Jolliff Band
4-8:30 p.m. Gates at noon, River Park West, Lebanon NH
LOH PRIDE Picnic 6 p.m. June 16 Learn More
with a Silent Disco 9-11 p.m. HEADPHONES
Arrival from Sweden-The Music of ABBA August 8 TICKETS
Cavalcade July 7-9, 2023 TICKETS
Bizet's Carmen July 16-21, 2023 TICKETS
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel July 27-30, 2023 TICKETS
Exercise
Yoga
Whole Roasted Tro
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Within Reach Yoga
at the 1879 Schoolhouse in Perkinsville, VT
You must Register for each class at least a day ahead by emailing Lisa. (Class sizes limited to 7.)
March Classes Mondays and Tuesdays
Candle Glow Gentle Flow
Monday evenings 5:30-6:30 p.m.
May 8, 15, 22, 29 Lynn Beach will substituting for Lisa G. on Mondays in May
Slow Flow, Rest + Restore Tuesday Morning 9-10 a.m.May 9, 16, 23, 30
Walk-ins can register up to 24 hrs. ahead by emailing Lisa and are available on a first-come, first served basis (classes fill early!).
Please arrive 5-15 minutes early with your own props and mats.
REFRAIN FROM: Wearing ice cleats (into the building), shoes, perfume, or cologne in the practice space. Do not come to class if you are feeling ill.
Slow Flow, Rest + Restore
Tuesday Morning 9-10 a.m.
May 9, 16, 23, 30
Workshops Online
Vermont Online Workshops
Lots of events and movies online. Contact: AARP Vermont Email: vtaarp@aarp.org with questions.
Visit Our Local Restaurants
The Copper Fox 56 Main St., Ste. 1 Springfield, VT 05156 (802) 885-1031
Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday through Sunday (Closed Monday and Tuesday)Dinner 5:00pm - 9:00pm Sunday Hours 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Daily Grind Café Call ahead for take out (802) 674-9859
93 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Inn at Weathersfield (802) 263-9217 Daily Grind Café
Call ahead for take out (802) 674-985993 Pleasant St. Claremont, NH (in the space formerly occupied by Dusty’s Café)
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dine inside or outside Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, call for a reservation 802-263-9217. 1342 VT Route 106 Perkinsville, VT 05151
12 Clinton Street, Springfield, VT Open for breakfast and lunch, daily except Sundays.
Outer Limits Brewing (802)-287-6100
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..
60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153
4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Outer Limits Brewing (802)-287-6100
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays; Wednesdays and Thursdays 3-8 p.m.; Saturdays noon-8 p.m. with LIVE MUSIC; Sundays noon-6 p.m..
60 Village Green, Proctorsville, VT 05153
Springfield Diner-seating inside/outside daily 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Ice cream shop open Thursday-Sunday 1-7 pm. Daily specials.
Villagers Ice Cream Restaurant-(802) 795-0063 Open for the Season
Tuesdays-Sundays 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m. (they stop cooking at 7:30 p.m.) 4261 Route 106 in Perkinsville, Downers Four Corners to the locals.
Unicorn Sundae at Villagers Rtes. 131 and 106, Downers Four Corners, in Perkinsville
Food Assistance
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
Weathersfield Food Shelf in Perkinsville.
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
The food shelf is open 2:00 pm-4:00 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
The Weathersfield Food Shelf is located in the 1879 Perkinsville Schoolhouse at 1862 Route 106 in Perkinsville. The Food Shelf has lots of good food to offer!
Call the Weathersfield Town Office to be refereed to a volunteer, visit the Weathersfield Food Shelf Facebook page and leave a message, email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com
Donations of non-perishable food are always welcomed and may be dropped off at the facility during open hours or placed in the collection box at Martin Memorial Hall. For more information, call 802-263-5584 or email weathersfieldfoodshelf@gmail.com.
Hartland Food Shelf in Hartland. 4 Corners UU Church Fridays 8-10 a.m., Saturdays 10 a.m-2 p.m.
Reading-West Windsor Food Shelf in Reading. Mondays 2-4 p.m. and Thursday 4-6 p.m. Stone School 3456 Tyson Rd, Reading.
Vermont State Resources and
COVID-19 Response Information
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Vermont Department of Health COVID-19 Information Page.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center is now offering walk-in service on weekday afternoons for people ages 2 and older, according to a news release.
The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.
Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.
A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.
The visits are available for urgent, but non-emergency medical needs Monday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. Patients can check in at the hospital’s central registration, through the main entrance.
Some of the conditions appropriate for care through walk-in services are minor cuts and burns; urinary tract infections; strains and sprains; minor fractures; rashes; and ear, sinus and eye infections. In addition, X-ray and lab services are available on-site.
A nurse will be on hand to determine if a patient’s condition calls for transfer to the emergency department.
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